Merchant - UV Skinz : Job Details

Merchant – Full Time, Hybrid

Work directly with our CEO to drive growth and innovation

At UV Skinz, we don't just sell products—we deliver peace of mind. Our mission is to protect people from the sun's damaging rays while helping them embrace a life lived outdoors, full of fun and adventure. We create high-quality, stylish, and affordable UPF 50+ sun-protective apparel for all ages.

Our story is deeply personal. After losing her husband to melanoma at just 32, our founder turned tragedy into determination, building UV Skinz to make sun protection a top priority for families everywhere. Today, 18 years later, our brand continues to grow, fueled by purpose, innovation, and a passionate team.

Now, we're looking for a strategic, detail-driven Merchant to play a pivotal role in shaping our product assortment and driving revenue growth. You'll work directly with our CEO, leveraging your insights to ensure our products meet customer needs, align with our brand, and achieve financial goals. If you're ready to take on a role where your decisions will truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Is This You?

• You're a fixer—when something's broken, you solve the problem instead of just raising the issue or assigning blame.
• You're obsessed with creating a great experience for customers, knowing it's more important than any single product or service.
• You love trying new things, embracing failures as lessons in disguise.
• You combine your intuition with strong data analysis to make smart decisions.
• You're excited at being a part of a growing company where you are carving out a newly forged path and defining processes and standards.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our product strategy, working across teams to:

• Analyze sales data to uncover new product opportunities and inform merchandising decisions.
• Develop strategic product assortments that align with our brand and meet customer needs.
• Build pricing and promotional strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.
• Collaborate with the digital team to merchandise our ecommerce store, ensuring seamless navigation and irresistible product placement.
• Monitor competitors and market trends to keep us ahead of the game.
• Work with Inventory Planning to forecast demand, plan reorders, and align stock levels with sales goals.
• Share insights and recommendations with the executive team to inform high-level decisions.

Where You'll Do It:

We are based in historic Sonora, CA, in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills a little over 100 miles east of San Francisco. This is a hybrid role with the ability for some work from home combined with regular time in office.

What We're Looking For:

We need someone who is as analytical as they are creative—someone who can dive into the data while keeping an eye on the big picture, and who is naturally curious. Our ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in Retail/Internet/Catalog Merchandising (apparel experience is required).
• A deep understanding of retail math and a love for Excel (advanced skills required).
• Experience with small businesses and scaling for fast growth.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects while prioritizing what's most important.
• Experience with Shopify (bonus points!).
• A passion for trends and a knack for strategic thinking.
• Values that align with our mission to protect families and inspire outdoor living.
• A positive attitude and a sense of humor (because we believe work should be fun).

Why Join Us?

At UV Skinz, we believe in hiring great people who are passionate about making a difference. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your work has a direct impact. We recognize that one GREAT person equals three good people, and we're looking for someone exceptional to join our team.

This isn't just a job—it's a chance to collaborate directly with our CEO, shape the future of our brand, and be part of a growing company with a mission that truly matters.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today!